What is another word for synthetic words?
Pronunciation: [sɪnθˈɛtɪk wˈɜːdz] (IPA) 
Synthetic words are words created by combining two or more words to form a new one. Synonyms for synthetic words include compound words, blended words, portmanteau words, and combination words. Compound words are formed by adding two or more words together to form a new one, such as "bookshelf" or "sunflower." Blended words are created by combining parts of two or more words, such as "smog" (smoke + fog) or "brunch" (breakfast + lunch). Portmanteau words are a type of blended word that combine two words while also carrying their meanings, such as "spork" (spoon + fork) or "jeggings" (jeans + leggings). Combination words are formed by taking two words and joining them with a hyphen, such as "well-being" or "self-esteem".
